Palms   Lemurophoenix spNew

Distribution & Habitat: Madagascan rainforest. Description: A medium to large solitary, pinnate palm, it is a much smaller palm in general than L. halleuxii it also does not have the bright maroon crownshaft, and as a seedling it has a heavily tomentose petiole. The seed is about half the size of that of L. halleuxii seed, and with the fruit on, it could be easily mistaken for a Bismarckia seed. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist. Quite easily grown in sub-tropical/tropical areas.

Figure 1. L. sp. 'New' seedling petioles.

Figure 2. L. sp. 'New' seedling.

Contributed by:

Clayton York, Utopia Palms & Cycads (Figure 1&2)